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Sodalite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.405.00-5.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sodalite and Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.